1 killed in I-75 crash in Henry County

All lanes of northbound I-75 in Henry County at Highway 20/81 (exit 218) were open Saturday afternoon after one person was killed in a nine-vehicle crash, authorities said.

Earlier, all lanes were closed for several hours. An overturned tractor-trailer caught fire, but it was controlled, Henry County police spokesman Sgt. Daniel Gibbs said.

Four injured people were taken to Atlanta Medical Center, Gibbs said.

Heavy delays remain. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

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